A History of England from the Norman Conquest to the Death of John (1066-1216)

by George Burton Adams

A thoroughly comprehensive history covering one of the most exciting periods of English and European history, that of the Norman Conquest to the death of King John. Illustrated to enhance the reading experience, this George Adams history is a must-read to understand the inspiration behind novels such as A Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings. Formatted for Kindle devices and the Kindle for iOS apps.

Contents include:

THE CONQUEST
THE SUBJUGATION OF LAND AND CHURCH
WILLIAM'S LATER YEARS
FEUDALISM AND A STRONG KING
WILLIAM RUFUS AND ANSELM
THE STRUGGLE FOR POWER
CONFLICT WITH THE CHURCH
THE KING'S FOREIGN INTERESTS
BARGAINING FOR THE CROWN
FEUDALISM UNDER A WEAK KING
THE LAST STAGE OF THE CIVIL WAR
THE KING'S FIRST WORK
KING AND ARCHBISHOP
CONQUEST AND REBELLION
HENRY AND HIS SONS
HENRY OUTGENERALLED
RICHARD I AND THE CRUSADE
WAR AND FINANCE
THE LOSS OF NORMANDY
CONFLICT WITH THE PAPACY
THE GREAT CHARTER

Genres: History, Nonfiction, British Literature, Classics

374 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1905

About the author

1851-1925

Reviews

[D.M. Fletcher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A sober and scholarly account

This is interesting for anyone curious to read an unbiased account of the period. The development of the British constitution and laws is described. There is a little personal stuff,but the brutal nature of the age is treated almost nonchalance. Far from a fact read but instructive.

[Therese · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is obviously an abridged history from the time of the Conqueror through the death of John. It was dry and read like it was from a history professor (as it was), a rather boring one at that. He often used the royal we, and other phrases such as "about this time…" instead of speaking with authority. Yet he had no problem inserting supposed things that had been said. At least he acknowledged the obvious successes of William, Henry I and Henry II. He clearly loathed John and painted a much better picture of his tyranny than did the previous author that I read did. I'm still looking for something better to read so I can get a clearer picture during this time especially since so much was lost and the signing of the Magna Carta.